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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.73, 1,136.68 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.73, 1,136.68 and 450.70 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.73 : 1,136.68 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.73/1,136.68 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.73x = 1,136.68 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.73x = 512,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,298.54/823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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